Copper for Kids

Overview January 21, 2022

Copper for Kids
Imagine Copper Changing a Child's Life

Copper for Kids is a campaign of Stanford Sierra Youth & Families (SSYAF), and was founded over 13 years ago. It was established to raise funds to provide permanent loving families and support services to local children in foster care. Without the support of a family, these vulnerable youth face devastating outcomes. Within just 2 years of aging out of foster care, more than 50% of these youth will be homeless, in jail, or addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Originally, the campaign focused on enlisting the support of the construction industry to raise funds through recycling scrap copper, and has now expanded to include more ways to help. Together, we can ensure that every child in foster care has permanent connections to family and the support they need to thrive.

Post March 13, 2023

How You Can Help

There are so many ways to get involved:

COLLECT SCRAP COPPER - By collecting scrap copper and other recyclable materials from job sites, you and your company can make a lasting impact on the life of a child.
CHOOSE STANFORD SIERRA - Is your company planning a golf tournament or other fundraising event? Choosing SSYAF as the beneficiary is a simple way to generate valuable resources for youth in foster care.
SPONSOR - Become a sponsor for the annual Copper for Kids Golf Tournament hosted by Iron Mechanical and help raise funds to provide permanent, loving families for local children in foster care.
DONATE - Make a gift today to ensure children have the unconditional commitment of a family. Click here to donate.
MENTOR - Become a mentor who can open up a world of wonder for a youth in foster care. Attend an upcoming orientation for more information! Email wonder@ssyaf.org to learn more.
FOSTER/ADOPT – Open your heart and home to a child in foster care. Contact us at (916) 344-0199 or email pathways@ssyaf.org to learn how you can help.

For more information, please contact Christie Shorrock at cshorrock@ssyaf.org or call (916) 545-4868.

Post November 26, 2024

Easy Recycling, Big Impact!

We are excited to present an opportunity for you and your company to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in foster care. By collecting scrap copper and other recyclable materials from your job sites, you can contribute to a brighter future for local youth in need.

Here’s How it Works:

We’ve teamed up with Radius Recycling to make recycling simple for you and your team. Contact the Sacramento Radius Recycling location to request a Copper for Kids bin today!

Receive Your Bin: Contact Radius Recycling directly by calling Ben Molina at (775) 233-9634 to get all your questions answered and to request a Copper for Kids bin.
Fill the Bin: You and your team can fill the bin with recyclable metals from your job sites.
Schedule Pickup: Radius Recycling will handle the pickup for you, making the process seamless!

Your recycling efforts directly support children in foster care who receive vital services at Stanford Sierra Youth & Families. By joining forces, we can make a meaningful impact on our community and change the lives of local children. Every contribution matters, and your involvement truly makes a difference.

Visit www.radiusrecycling.com to view the complete list of accepted materials.